Defined STEM Trainer of Trainers

Jana BaxterKevin ConnerMichael Fierle

• We would like to get to know you! • What is your name? • What do you do?

• What does STEM stand for? • Science, Technology, Engineering, Math• What does the National Research Council

say?

• Video: STEM Education-Tools to Change the World

• What are the 21st Century Skills? – In small groups, brainstorm

• Large group share• The Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Framework– http://www.p21.org

• While viewing video look for: 1.Content connections in relation to

Academic Standards & Skill applications 2.Creativity & Innovation 3.Work Environment & Collaboration

• Video: Using Virtual Technology to Assist in Rocket Design– Please take two minutes to independently

document observations.– In groups, identify top 5 connections related to

the area of focus. – Create a non-linguistic representation of your

top 5 connections – Gallery walk of “expert groups”

• Why is it important for students to have a strong background in STEM regardless of their lifelong aspirations?

• Navigate Defined STEM– http://www.definedlearning.com/defined-stem.

cfm

• Search and share out– Search same thing 3 ways– Which way worked best for you?– Share one useful thing you found

Let’s Explore PDE SAS (Standards Aligned System)

www.pdesas.org

Delving Deeper Into A UnitWorking in Pairs:1. Select a topic2. Watch at least one video3. Work through performance task 4. Work through literacy task5. Complete “Unit Investigation” Worksheet

Delving Deeper Into A UnitReport out – whole group

Questions, Evaluation and Next Steps

Thank You